Star Trek: The Video Game beams into stores next April

Star Trek: The Video Game will release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on April 26, 2013, Namco Bandai has announced.

The sci-fi shooter, which is set to launch a few weeks before upcoming movie sequel Star Trek Into Darkness hits cinemas next May, follows Kirk and Spock in a brand new story set between 2009's Star Trek and next year's blockbuster.

The game is currently in development at The Darkness 2 developer Digital Extremes.

As well as announcing a release date, Namco also revealed details of Star Trek's pre-order program.

The 'Elite Officer Pack' will be offered to everybody who pre-orders the title, and features access to bonus weapons and uniforms for the game's two lead characters, including: